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Social Psychology 2 2017/2018

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Objectives

After completing the course , the student should be able to: (i ) understand and distinguish the main areas of study of social psychology, ie , its object of study ; ( Ii ) to know some of the main theories and research of social psychology in the various branches of the same ; ( Iii ) position to actively and critically against the major theories and research of social psychology ; ( Iv ) develop the ability to use ideas and information ; and ( v) develop critical capacity.

Recommended Prerequisites

Social Psychology 1

Teaching Metodology

1. Lectures ; 2. Group work consisting of a research project. 3. Presentations / oral work defenses. All classes involve critical reflection components and debate on the topics taught.This course includes the following time points: completion of a group work with oral presentation to the class, realization of one mini-tests, completion of an exam. Attendance will be considered.

2. Intergroup relations2.1 Identity and group categorization2.2. Theory of social exchange2.3. Stereotypes , prejudice and discrimination between groups2.4. Conflict and negotiation between groups2.5. Decision making in groups

Demonstration of the syllabus coherence with the curricular unit's objectives

Since one of the main objectives of the course is that students know the main theories and research in the different branches of social psychology, are described in the syllabus fundamental branches of study in the field of social psychology. Along with the syllabus taught in the 1st semester in Social Psychology 1, syllabuses have the intention of covering the most relevant areas of social psychology, so that students develop an understanding of the main areas of study of social psychology, ie , its object of study. Additionally , through knowledge and analysis of studies in each of the branches , students tend to develop the ability to use ideas and information , and can ( and should ) position itself actively and critically against the major theories and research of social psychology, concurrently developing their critical capacity .

Demonstration of the teaching methodologies coherence with the curricular unit's objectives

Through the expository methodologies intended to introduce students to the main areas of study of social psychology (which are , in essence, its object of study ), and within these , the main theories and investigations. The completion of theoretical and practical work involving conducting a study reinforce this learning. The oral presentation of these works, as well as the climate of debate and critical reflection on the taught subjects compete for the student to build active and critically a personal position on the main theories and research of social psychology , develop the ability to use ideas and information and their critical ability.